THE M IRROR 'THE MIRROR PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT THB PLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, 123 ON- PHONE |15w TARIO ST., STRATFORD. FLETCHBR JOHNSTON, EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATB - $1.00 A YBAR Stratford, February 17, 192% ADVERTISE CANADA'S ADVANT- AGES "The people of Great Britain appear at the present time to be more in- clined to settle in Australia, New Zea- land and South Africa than in Can- ada," said the president and general manager of The Canadian Bank of Commerce in his annual address to the shareholders. "This seems an un- natural situation for which there must be some reason, as Canada is geogra- phically so situated that it ought to be the most attractive part of the Em- pire, 'particularly for the people of the Old Land. "There is no other country in the world which holds for the new set- tler so many advantages and so few drawbacks. "The 'knocker, however, is doing serious damage. Undue emphasis has been laid on damage to the crops by frost, drought and other causes, and low prices. While it is possible in every community for some people to meet with misfortune, yet it is Tre- grettable that grossly exaggerated statements, and allegations of the widespread existence of crime, which can only be interpreted as re- flecting a general situation in Can- ada, should be broadcasted to the world. Even if such conditions did occasionally exist, they are always promptly investigated by the local authorities, and proper remedies applied. "Canada has immense undeveloped resources in its agricultural lands, forests, water powers and mineral wealth, for farming, live stock rais- ing, lumbering, manufacturing and mining on a larger scale than most, if any, other countries can presume to offer. Surely it would be wiser for us to advertise these many ad- vantages rather than to proclaim to the world, as though it were a gen- eral condition, some unfortunate indi- vidual cases." Y.M.C.A. IS INTEGRAL PART OF CITY'S LIFE; NEEDS BETTER BACKING In every respect the Young Men's Christian Association is a civic move- ment meeting a great need, and it is the privilege and duty of every Citi- zen to support the work. With re- spect to boys' work there has been no movement that has given such widespread, scientific, leadership to boys and young men as the Y. M. C. A. Starting primarily as a men's move- ment there was a decided trend to More recent trends have emphasized the community needs for boys outside of the Y.M.C.A. building. In this re- spect Stratford is one of the leading examples in Canada. It is doubtful if a majority of citizens know that the Y.M.C.A. has 12 church groups, 6 Pub- lic School groups and 12 Y. M. C. A. groups organized in character building activities, and all practically outside of the building itself. The organiza- tion leadership comes from the Y. M. C. A. and also the careful supervision necessary to bring out the character values in their activities. While everyone who considers the value of this work to the community gives credit to the Y. M. C. A. leader- ship it is obvious that this leadership cannot be maintained without the moral and financial support of the citizens. The directors of the Asso- ciation feel that they have provided a program which covers scores and eveh hundreds of boys whose parents should show greater interest in this boys' program and more adequately provide the funds for its maintenance by purchasing a Y. M. C. A. member- ship for their boys. If every parent of boys would pro- vide a membership ticket for their boy at from $2.00 to $6.00 per year as their contribution to this integral part of the cit}*s life the Y. M. C. as an in- stitution would be in a position to ex- pand greatly its work and service to Stratford boys and maintain as an institution a building which would be the pride of our citizenship. A Bulk Offering--A northern rail- way contractor recently advertised for 250 sleepers. A very fed-up clergy- man replied offering his entire con- gregation at a knock-out price.--Mord- the first boys' camp was established.} a THE BIG $60,000.00 DISPOSAL SALE to be continued all the month of February. No let u I ' t till thi stock is heavily reduced. Clothing cabinets and racks 3 be pres fa yore to the oss ge business methods put into practice fs) en's an oung Men's Overcoats, posal Sale Price ee ae One lot of Young Men's Suits, up to $29.50. Disposal Sale Price... Sate, er $7.95 $3.95 Heavy weight Underwear heavily reduced. P. J. KELLY THE MIRROR s ; © s Enjoyable Living Rooms This article may start you on one of the most fascinating adventures in the world--planning or re-planning your living room--the very heart of the home. After returning from visiting a TEXTILE SALES ROOM BARGAINS FOR THE WEEK-END A special purchase of small size princess slips, good quality silk Rayon, shadow proof hem. Perfects. Colors white, maize, Rose Marie, pink, peach, orchid, mint, black, mid-blue, mist and sand. Sale BOO se Se eek Bic ane AE pritea tera wee ae agile CSIR oso Fe $1.59 Ladies' silk and wool hose, fully fashioned, sub-standards of Mer- cury make. Sale price Ladies' silk hose, full fashioned, sub-standards of good quality. Many shades. Sale price : . " 1213} ONTARIO STREET en Times. Take Your Choice--It is unhealthy say postal authorities, to lick the gum- med side of a stamp. It is, of course, Surface side--Calgary Herald. Grimsby Independent. there's a ENVELOPES BILL HEADS LETTER HEADS FACTORY FORMS The painting of one man is subtle and elusive, while the painting of another is dull andstupid. Thereis just as much difference in printing as there is in painting. SERVE YOU. WEDDING STATIONERY The Fletcher Johnston Press Printers and Publishers of The Mirror difference ==: For quality printing let our printers TELEPHONE 115w FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS - boys' activities about 1870 and in 1885 Indications -- One _ sage e hands out the following, "Girls, a good jaint job may hide the marks of time, | merely ridiculous to lick the other! but it won't change the chassis..-- friend, have you remembered with pleasure the cheerfulness of the living room--its beauty and its comfort? Have you obtained a suggestion or two for your own living room--some slight change in arrangement or grouping which will add to the enjoyment of your home? Your Living Room Should Express Your Own Ideas. After all, there are no hard and fast rules of interior decoration which can be applied to all living rooms. Certain fundamental principles, it is true, should be followed to obtain the pro- per balance and orderliness of a room, but after these principles are remem- bered you will want to express your own individual taste. Pleasing Arrangement Secured by Attractive Grouping. To secure the most pleasing effect, furniture should be "grouped." Each group has its purpose; each group is in itself a complete little composi- tion and the whole room is merely a collection of these charming little groups. Grouping is logical and not only makes for harmony but economy, too. For instance, there may be a simple reading group consisting of a deep- cushioned overstuffed chair, a bridge lamp, and an end table with a maga- zine rack beneath. These pieces logi- cally belong together. Careful group- ing prevents the purchase of odd pieces of furniture destined to serve no particular purpose. Place Heavy Groups on Opposite Sides of Room Care must be exercised in planning the room so that a sense of balance prevails -- do not place the heavy groups all in one end, but if at all pos- sible arrange the heavy masses of fur- niture on opposite sides of the room and allow light groups to balance each other in the same way. Some one has suggested that if the ceilings of your living room was made of glass so you could look down through it on top of the furniture, you could group and balance things very well from that position. From there, you could see immediately changes which would add to the beauty of the room, and which often escape the eyes when looking at the different pieces of furniture from the centre of the room. Floor Plan is a Help in Arranging Room An interesting time may be had is made by drawing a small floor plan of your living room. A convenient scale to use is one-quarter inch equals one foot--one inch on the plan equals four feet in the room. Then cut squares and oblongs of cardboard to the same scale to repre- sent your chairs, davenports and tables. Now you can arrange the room over and over, adding a piece here and discarding another there. The result will be certain satisfaction, for everything will be in perfect har- mony and no unnecessary pieces will be purchased. Sameness Relieved by Taller Pieces Order is a basic need and this usu- ally is secured by placing the larger objects -- davenport, wall hangings, drapes, pictures, bookshelves--paral- lel or at right angles to the walls. You can make this arrangement warm and pleasing by minor changes here and there--a screen, a rug or a chair placed at an oblique angle, or a cor- ner cabinet. Most furniture averages nearly the same in height. This should be re- lieved with an occasional tall piece of furniture, a tall secretary, a grand- father's clock, a hanging book rack, a wall hanging, a large low hung picture, or a built-up composition con- sisting of a console or table in com- bination with a mirror, pictures or a wall hanging directly above it. The whole generally is tied together with a lamp or a pair of candlesticks or matched statuettes on the console or table. LAYER CAKE (Susie's) 4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 2 cup flour, 4 level teaspoons baking powder, %4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk. Cream butter and sugar, add well beat- en eggs and beat again with butter and sugar till very light. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together, and add to first mixture alternately with milk. Put into greased layer cake pans and bake 16 to 20 minutes. FOX'S "The Store With a Heart" 1414 Downie St. FUNERAL SERVICE R. WHITE & CO. 80 Ontario Phone 33 Night 376, [ | "ECONOMY COTTAGE" Bungalow' '-- thing new to interest you. come tomorrow evening! with a satisfactory substitute, which more familiarly known as 'The The quaint little furnished home on the second floor of the store, never fails to interest people who are starting to furnish a home. You are always welcome at the Bungalow--there is always some- Come anytime -- come often -- 'White's February Sale Offers positive Savings on GOOD Furniture for every room! / If you want an extra value in a suite for the livingroom --see and compare our special February Bargain Chesterfield Suite, $135 Full size Chesterfield, Fireside Chair and Arm Chair upholst- | ered in choice of plain or figured backs and seats reversible with same cover or contrasting pattern. the choice covering. See this suite and We would like to have you compare our prices and then see the English Brown Solid Oak Dining Room Suite, $119 60-inch Buffet, large Cabinet with fret door, large oblong Table and 6 chairs with brown or blue slip leather seats. Lovers of Late Colonial Bedroom Furniture will revel in the turnings and quaint patterning of a Bedroom Suite, Dresser and full size Bed--other pieces, cheffonier and Dres- - $95 sing Table at proportionate prices. Home Furniture and Funeral Service. R. WHITE & CO. Phone 33; Night 376